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The South African

The South African is an English-language South African online news publication and a leading source for news, sport, lifestyle, finance, opinion content in South Africa.

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The South African
thesouthafrican.com > news > drivers-licence-renewals-backlog-fixes-options

Driver's licence renewals: the backlog, the fixes, and your options

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (273+ words) Home » News » Driver’s licence renewals: the backlog, the fixes, and your options Here’s a look at what your options are for driver’s license renewals considering the backlog and attempted fixes. South Africa’s driving licence card system is once again under…...

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thesouthafrican.com > motoring > 6-future-classic-cars-you-can-buy-in-sa-for-under-r200k

6 future-classic CARS you can buy in SA for under R200k

1+ week, 8+ hour ago   (379+ words) Home » Motoring » 6 future-classic CARS you can buy in SA for under R200k Shop around and SA’s used market still hides some genuine future-classic cars for under R200 000. Here are the six worth chasing after … Future-classic cars don’t need a six-figure price tag…...

The South African
thesouthafrican.com > lifestyle > sassa > everything-is-going-up-as-well-pensioners-react-as-fuel-prices-rise

'Everything is going up as well': Pensioners react as fuel prices rise

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (423+ words) Home » Lifestyle » SASSA » ‘Everything is going up as well’: Pensioners react as fuel prices rise Petrol and diesel prices climbed today, and SASSA beneficiaries are warning the increase will hit far more than just fuel costs. Comments on The South…...

The South African
thesouthafrican.com > motoring > major-change-coming-as-government-pursues-zero-alcohol-driving-law

South Africa's zero-alcohol driving law could be coming soon

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (572+ words) Home » Motoring » South Africa’s zero-alcohol driving law could be coming soon Transport Minister Barbara Creecy says government is pursuing changes that could introduce a zero-alcohol approach for South African drivers. South Africa could be heading towards a strict zero-percent blood…...

The South African
thesouthafrican.com > motoring > popular-toyota-starlet-safety-rating-new-rating-improved-south-africa

Good news for popular Toyota car in South Africa

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (618+ words) Home » Motoring » Good news for popular Toyota car in South Africa A major safety upgrade has transformed a popular Toyota model’s Global NCAP crash test result from zero stars to four. The Toyota Starlet has gone from one of South…...

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thesouthafrican.com > motoring > need-a-drivers-licence-heres-how-long-youll-need-to-wait

Need a driver's licence? Here's how long you'll need to wait

3+ week, 3+ hour ago   (510+ words) Home » Motoring » Need a driver’s licence? Here’s how long you’ll need to wait The City of Cape Town has published its latest breakdown of waiting times for learner’s and driver’s licence tests at its testing centres, with figures recorded as…...

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thesouthafrican.com > motoring > omoda-c7-shs-review-hyped-hybrid-august-2026

Omoda C7 SHS review: Hyped hybrid

3+ week, 6+ hour ago   (164+ words) Home » Motoring » Omoda C7 SHS review: Hyped hybrid The new Omoda C7 SHS is a great step-up for a family that needs a full-size SUV but can’t really afford one … A major electricity dispute involving Johannesburg and Eskom has finally been resolved,…...

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thesouthafrican.com > news > buying-a-car-new-scam-warning-for-south-africans

Buying a car? New scam warning for South Africans

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (434+ words) Home » News » Buying a car? New scam warning for South Africans South Africans looking for a vehicle face a warning over convincing schemes that could leave them seriously out of pocket. South Africans looking to buy a car face a…...

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thesouthafrican.com > news > heres-when-10-year-driving-licences-come-into-effect-in-sa

Here's when 10-year driving licences come into effect in SA

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (341+ words) Home » News » Here’s when 10-year driving licences come into effect in SA Government has finally gazetted 10-year driving licences for public comment. And here’s when you’re likely to see them in circulation … It’s good news for motorists, with 10-year driving…...